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MT07 ZKR

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,914 mi
Last recorded150,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 ZKR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 150,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 137,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 130,115 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 130,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,350 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 121,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both

Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,944 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 110,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 110,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush Separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 109,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 109,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored And Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 101,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored And Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,685 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 91,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,296 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 73,292 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,961 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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MT07 ZKR is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT07 ZKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT07 ZKR registered?

MT07 ZKR is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 June 2007.

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